HI can i just say in my opinion the preferred wasn't worth the extra points , we stayed in 1bd sv and overlooked the pond and grass area at the front of the hotel, no noise and lovely area, this year we took a pv studio just to the side of the boardwalk and we didn't get a single nights undisturbed sleep, the noise from people was fine during day and early evening but at around 4 am the maintenance crew would be lugging trolleys across the stone area, leaf blowers would start around 7 am it seemed to be never ending i thought the windows would be pretty sound proof but it was as noisy as if we had them open, don't get me wrong the room and location was lovely but when i go again i'll forsake the view and save the points.